Fort Recovery Local Schools

Fort Recovery High School | 400 E Butler St | PO Box 604 | Fort Recovery, OH 45846

PHONE: (419) 375-4111 | FAX: (419) 375-2039

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INFO FOR STUDENTS & PARENTS

Junior Year Checklist
Senior Year Checklist
FRHS Student Leave Request Form vacation, college days, job shadowing, etc

COLLEGE & CAREER
Recommendation Letter Request Form
Common App "Cheat Sheet"
Steps for DI & DII College-Bound Athletes
FRLS Policy on Career Advising
ACT/SAT Information
College Fairs & Presentations Schedule	Fall 2022
How to Help Your Student Choose a College Presentation	Spring- TBD
College Visit Questions
Job Shadowing Form
FRHS Graduation Plan and Seals

SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID see monthly guidance newsletter
FRHS Financial Aid Night Meeting	10/4/2022
College Financial Aid Presentation
Financial Aid Presenter Contact Information
Helpful Financial Aid Advice
Keep this Important FAFSA Information
Local Scholarship Information

COURSE & REGISTRATION INFORMATION
2023-24 Course Registration Guide
2023-24 Course Registration Schedule
2023-24 Registration Sheets
Freshmen/New Student Orientation
AP Exam information
Advantages of AP and CC+ at FRHS
Schedule Change Request Form
End-of-Course Exams: Do I have enough points?
School Profile

COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS
Annual Notice: College Credit Plus/Flex Credit Programs
Student/Parent Informational Meeting	2/6/2023
College Credit Options Meeting Recording
College Credit Options Power Point
College Credit Options Student/Parent Handbook
How to enroll in CC+ classes held at FRHS
Intent to Participate Form	due April 1

TRI STAR VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
Tri Star Orientation (for sophomores)	11/17/2022
Tri Star Information Sheet
Tri-Star Application	due 1/19/2023

GPA & CLASS RANK
How to calculate your GPA & Class Rank
Excel GPA calculator

COMMUNITY SERVICE
FRHS Outstanding Service Award	due April 1
Service Hours, Honors & Awards Log Form

MISCELLANEOUS
Mercer County Resource Handbook
FRHS Alumni Survey
FRHS Clubs and Organizations

INFORMATIVE LINKS

Success in a New Economy

This is an excellent (9-minute) video that really helps students think about their future career. It reinforces that one should pursue a career that works with their talents and strengths--not just one that looks good on paper.

Tri-Star Website

Explore programs, get updates, and view their program catalog!

Ohio’s Public Universities

Use this site to explore Ohio's 13 public universities. Click on “Download the Guide” to see their viewbook which contains visit dates, deadlines, enrollment, tuition rates, admission policies and fees, locations, and much more!

Ohio’s Private Colleges and Universities

Use this site to explore which Ohio private colleges have the size, location, and major you desire. Click on "Counselor's Guide" to see the viewbook- it contains info on visit dates, deadlines, enrollment, tuition rates, admission policies and more!

Ohio's 2-year College Viewbook

This catalog is an excellent resources for students to make comparisons between Ohio's 23 2-year colleges: enrollment, tuition rates, admission policies and fees, locations, and much more! (Unfortunately, this publication isn't annually updated.)

Ohio Colleges Online

This site provides free tools for current and future college students. It has a unique list of accredited not-for-profit institutions offering online programs, sorted by affordability.

Vocational and Trade Schools Search

This site offers an extensive tool detailing various types of trade schools, job outlooks for 16 of the most popular vocational careers, and tips for selecting and enrolling in vocational programs

CollegeBoard.org

This is an excellent site for exploring different colleges and careers. Students can narrow down their college search by indicating what they are looking for through the BigFuture platform. Students can also use this site to register for the SAT.

Transferology.com: Transferring College Credits

This website allows students to compare college courses and check for transferability. (Not all colleges are in the Transferology network.)

ACT Testing

ACT student website for practice tests, registration and more.

SAT Testing

FSA ID (PIN for FAFSA)

This is the website where seniors can apply for their Federal Student Aid I.D. (formerly FAFSA PIN). All students who plan to file their FAFSA online need to first get their FSA ID at this site. You will need 2 ID's total: one student and one parent.

FAFSA Website

This is where students and parents can complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online. This must be completed to apply for federal student aid. Many Ohio colleges have a priority filing deadline of December 1.

Hometown Opportunity

This site is maintained by the Mercer County Community Development Department. Their mission is to connect job seekers of all ages with local businesses.

Ohio Means Jobs

This site has a wealth of information for students and adults about current job openings, occupation searches, wages, Ohio colleges, interest inventories, resume tips, and much more! Click on K-12 Students to "build your backpack" and save information.

Occupational Outlook Handbook

This site is maintained by the US Department of Labor. It contains descriptions of thousands of occupations, what they do, wages, how to get started and employment outlook.

Questions/Comments?

Questions and comments can be sent to [email protected]

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Upcoming Events

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HS Monthly Calendar

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2022-23 TEST DATES

PSAT (gr. 11, optional)	Oct. 12
Americanism Test (gr. 10-12)	Nov. 8
Semester 1 Exams	Dec. 20-22
Junior ACT	March 14
Spring State Tests (gr. 9-10)	April 13-28
AP Exams	May 1
Semester 2 Exams (gr. 12)	May 16-18
Semester 2 Exams (gr. 9-11)	May 23-25
*Test dates are subject to change

LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS for the Class of 2023

Informational Handout (with due dates)

American Legion Post 345

Rachel Brackman Memorial

Daughters of Isabella

Charles Etzler Baseball

Damon Klenke Memorial

Fort Street Car Classics

FR Alumni Association

FR Chamber of Commerce

FREA Scholarship

FRHS GENERAL APPLICATION (PDF)

FRHS GENERAL APPLICATION (Microsoft Word)

Verla M. Gagle Scholarship

Knights of Columbus #3324

Mercer County Electric

Norb Metzger Memorial

PSI IOTA XI Scholarship

Dr. James & Carolyn Vaughn

VFW Post 6515

Many MORE SCHOLARSHIPS are available in the monthly Guidance & Scholarship Newsletter at the top of this webpage.

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Amy Kaiser

Guidance Counselor

Phone: 419-375-4111 ext. 402
Fax: 419-375-2039
Email: k [email protected]

About Mrs. Kaiser...

Mrs. Kaiser graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education from Wright State University in 1998, and earned her Masters in Education from the University of Dayton in 2001. She spent eight years at Celina City Schools as a High School Math Teacher and an Elementary Guidance Counselor before coming to FRHS in 2006.

Mrs. Kaiser's primary role at FRHS is to assist students with course selection and future planning. She resides in Fort Recovery with her husband and three children.